The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held in Durban on 7 December 2020, Jockey Calvin Habib was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
The particulars being that as the rider of IMPERIAL SEAL, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to AIR BUZZ when shifting inwards in the concluding stages of Race 1, run at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 21 September 2020.
Jockey Habib pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Jockey Habib guilty and after considering all factors in mitigation, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days.
Jockey Habib has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
